Morgan Whittaker scored a second-half hat-trick as Swansea claimed a 4-1 home victory over Plymouth which saw them advance into the third round of the Carabao Cup.Three late goals from Whittaker – in the space of 12 minutes – put Russell Martin’s side through, while Daniel Williams also scored for the Swans before Rhys Shirley equalised for the League One side.The Swans opened ...Full Story »

Kyle Naughton and Ryan Bennett are likely to be available for Swansea ahead of their Carabao Cup tie against Plymouth.The pair have been in self-isolation after testing positive for Covid-19 but could return for the visit of the Pilgrims.However, Ben Cabango and Flynn Downes will remain on the sidelines after returning positive Covid tests.The duo missed the game against Bristol City on Friday n...Full Story »

Plymouth manager Ryan Lowe insisted his side can open up any team in League One after they scored three without reply against Shrewsbury.Ryan Hardie’s first-half strike was followed by a Luke Jephcott effort before the former bagged his second to send the travelling Pilgrims home happy.It was Argyle’s second win of the campaign and a delighted Lowe feels his side’s attitude has...Full Story »

Shrewsbury are still waiting for their first win and goal after they were beaten 3-0 by Plymouth.Ryan Hardie’s brace either side of the break and a Luke Jephcott strike made it four defeats on the bounce for the Shrews and gave the Pilgrims their second win of the campaign.Striker Sam Cosgrove went close to a home debut goal in the opening 15 minutes, with Shrews much the better side early...Full Story »

Shrewsbury captain Ethan Ebanks-Landell could return to action in Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with Plymouth at Montgomery Waters Meadow.The defender, who was unavailable after testing positive for coronavirus, is now back in training.The Shrews will make late assessments of Ryan Bowman (hamstring) and David Davis, Shaun Whalley (hand) was set to see a doctor on Friday, and boss Ste...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe praised his side for their relentless pursuit of a win despite drawing 1-1 at home to Cambridge.Striker Luke Jephcott opened the scoring by roofing in a volley after 68 minutes not long after having a similar far-post effort ruled out for offside.United replied in the 76th minute, with Joe Ironside following up to level after keeper Michael Cooper had saved the striker&rs...Full Story »

Cambridge forward Joe Ironside scored a 76th-minute equaliser to secure a point in a 1-1 draw at Plymouth.Young Argyle goalkeeper Michael Cooper saved Ironside’s spot-kick but the striker followed in to fire home after Macauley Gillesphey had fouled Shilow Tracey.The home side had taken the lead eight minutes earlier when a brilliant deep, curling Jordan Houghton cross from the left evaded...Full Story »

Plymouth have been rocked by the news that Niall Ennis faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines ahead of their home game against Cambridge.Ennis suffered a hamstring injury in the warm-up before the 2-0 defeat at Rotherham on the opening day of the season and according to manager Ryan Lowe, who could be forced into the transfer market for a replacement, “it’s not a good one”.Jame...Full Story »

Plymouth boss Ryan Lowe praised striker Luke Jephcott following his 88th-minute winner in a 1-0 Sky Bet League One home win over Gillingham.Jephcott cut in from the left just inside the box and let fly with a rising right-footed dive that beat diving Gills keeper Jamie Cumming.Lowe said: “I thought it was a fantastic performance from the lads to get a win, when the ball falls for Jephcott ...Full Story »

Striker Luke Jephcott scored an 88th-minute winner as Plymouth beat Gillingham 1-0 to register their first Sky Bet League One points of the new season.Chances were few and far between until Jephcott cut in from the right to send a rising drive past a diving Jamie Cumming.The Gills’ best chance came in the fourth minute and required a reflex save by Argyle’s young keeper Michael Coope...Full Story »

Ryan Lowe’s Plymouth will welcome back midfielder Ryan Broom for their first home game of the season against Gillingham.Broom missed the thumping midweek Carabao Cup win at Peterborough because he was not eligible to play against his parent club.Argyle are still without defender James Bolton who is expected to be sidelined until October with an ankle injury.Lowe has been particularly impre...Full Story »

Peterborough manager Darren Ferguson admitted he was “embarrassed” by their 4-0 thrashing by Plymouth and says his side must “toughen up”.League One Argyle eased into the second round for the fourth straight season thanks to a double from Ryan Hardie and goals from fellow strikers Luke Jephcott and Panutche Camara against their Championship opponents.Posh announced the si...Full Story »

Ryan Hardie’s double helped Plymouth to a stunning 4-0 win over Championship side Peterborough at the Weston Homes Stadium in the first round of the Carabao Cup.Hardie’s first-half double and second-half Luke Jephcott and Panutche Camara goals made it a comfortable win for the League One side who have now progressed past the first round in the last four seasons.The opener came after ...Full Story »

Rotherham have received good injury news for their curtain-raiser against Plymouth.Goalkeeper Viktor Johansson (groin), defender Michael Ihiekwe (quad) and left-back Joe Mattock (Achilles) have all been passed fit after injuries in pre-season.That means only Curtis Tilt (hamstring) and Angus MacDonald (unspecified) miss out.New signings Shane Ferguson, Oliver Rathbone, Rarmani Edmonds-Green and ...Full Story »